An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition, examining previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses, reveals that regular consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) is associated with increased risks of obesity, all-cause mortality, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, challenging the perception of ASBs as a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical agrees to buy Mindset Pharma
The takeover is part of Otsuka’s strategy to bolster its pipeline in psychiatric and neurological disorders. Credit: 89stocks / Shutterstock.com. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has signed a